This shouldn't be dull. Start with perhaps the two most gifted point guards in all of college basketball. Texas has D.J. Augustin. Memphis has freshman and NCAA lottery pick-to-be Derrick Rose. Surround both with a blend of size, speed and breathtaking athleticism. Given them coaches who'll open the throttle. Stand back ... and savor.

Almost 250 high school boys basketball players are expected to attend an NCAA conference this month in Florida to help prepare them for college. The four-day First Team Summer Conference Aug. 9-12 in Tampa will include sessions on recruiting, study habits, transition from high school and nutrition and training.

Just over a year ago, Greg Oden and Kevin Durant were in classrooms of their respective high schools. After a whirlwind year, they are expected to go 1-2 in Thursday night's NBA Draft (7:30 ET, ESPN). Both were first-team USA TODAY All-USA players in 2006 and their success does not surprise their high school coaches.

NEW YORK Just over a year ago, Greg Oden and Kevin Durant were in classrooms of their respective high schools.After a whirlwind year, they are expected to go 1-2 in tonight's NBA Draft (7:30 ET, ESPN). Both were first-team USA TODAY All-USA players in 2006 and their success does not surprise their high school coaches.